Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 05

Sunderland A.F.C

D D W L L

16th place in England Championship

0-1

05/03/2024 15:45

Leicester City

L L W W W

1st place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City on March 05, 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City preview before placing for you.

Sunderland A.F.C are currently 16th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Leicester City sit 1st with 97 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Leicester City to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors Leicester City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sunderland A.F.C have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2024-03-05

Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City - Prediction & Odds

Sunderland A.F.C

Leicester City

2024-03-05 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 05/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

24/10/2023 15:00

Leicester City

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

04/04/2017 14:45

Leicester City

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

03/12/2016 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 1

Leicester City

ENG PR

10/04/2016 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 2

Leicester City

ENG PR

08/08/2015 10:00

Leicester City

4 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

16/05/2015 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 0

Leicester City

ENG PR

Sunderland A.F.C

17%

Draw

17%

Leicester City

67%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

02/03/2024 11:00

Norwich City 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

24/02/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 2 Swansea City ENG LCH

17/02/2024 11:00

Birmingham City 2 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

14/02/2024 15:45

Huddersfield Town 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

10/02/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 3 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

04/02/2024 08:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Leicester City

02/03/2024 11:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

27/02/2024 15:30

AFC Bournemouth 0 - 0 Leicester City ENG FAC

23/02/2024 16:00

Leeds United 3 - 1 Leicester City ENG LCH

17/02/2024 11:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

13/02/2024 15:45

Leicester City 2 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

10/02/2024 11:00

Watford 1 - 2 Leicester City ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Leicester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

14 (61%)9 (39%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

20 (87%)3 (13%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Leicester City

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

/Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(48%)11 12(52%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Leicester City

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

14.91 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 5.52

Leicester City

Total shots

16.04 avg / game

Blocked

96 total

Avg. 4.36

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Leicester City

Total passes

11792

Avg. 513 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

15202

Avg. 661 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

64%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

Played games

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.39

6.17

142

Corners

151

6.57

21.35

491

Throw-ins

456

19.83

1.83

Offsides

1.87

2.39

GK saves

2.26

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

1.48

0.09

0.00

10.26

236

Fouls

213

9.26

18.00

414

Tackles

354

15.39

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How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City on 05 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Leicester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leicester City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Leicester City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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